Anabolic Steroids

Clinician Reviews. 2008 November;18(11):26-31

November 1, 2008|Clinician Reviews

Matthew Rhea, PhD;Pedro J. Marín Cabezuelo, PhD(C);Mark Peterson, PhD, ABD;Jeffrey L. Alexander, PhD, ACSM-CES, NASM-CPT, CES;Ben Potenziano, MEd, LATC, CES;Derek J. Bunker, MS, CSCS, NASM-PES;Eric L. Sauers, MS, PhD, ATC, CSCS;Randy D. Danielsen, PhD, PA-C

Illicit use of anabolic steroids, a significant issue in the United States, is by no means restricted to elite athletes or adolescent sport participants. While steroids can stimulate and enhance muscle tissue development, long-term or excessive use can increase the risk of heart attack, cancer, and/or psychologic impairments. This review examines the prevalence of steroid use, associated benefits and risks, and the importance of accelerating effective education and prevention efforts.

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